Crime & Safety in South Portland
South Portland's crime data ran genuinely, consistently favorable across every source this pass reviewed, with a real, well-documented long-term decline.
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South Portland's Crime Index fell 56% over 25 years, from 971 in 2000 to 423 in 2025.
Below-national rates across sources
One source cited an overall crime rate of 20.41 per 1,000 (vs. 33.37 national) and violent crime rate of 1.61 per 1,000 (vs. 13.32 national); a second cited somewhat different but directionally consistent figures.
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Key takeaways
- South Portland's Crime Index has fallen 56% since 2000, a real, sustained long-term decline.
- Both overall and violent crime rates run below national averages across every source reviewed.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement.
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